The Interns: Fashionistas

By Chloe Walsh

Fashion--it's an obsession for millions. But for four lucky, talented girls, fashion is a full-time, style-transforming . . . internship in New York City Some might call it work, but as interns at high-end Couture magazine, Callie, Nadine, Ava, and Aynsley are workin' it in style. Callie Ryan: Innocent aspiring designer or claws-out fashion phony? Nadine Van Buren: Brings the party. Loves to party (even if it's a pity party). Ava Barton: Happy to be here . . . and about to take over Aynsley Rothwell: Sexy socialite with a killer wardrobe--and the attitude to match. Hanging with the Couture interns is what's in this season. But who's the glamorous sage behind the Fashionista blog serving up style wisdom and sartorial send-ups? It's enough to spark a hot-and-heavy fashion frenzy. Hold on to your Manolos . . . read on and find out.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061370886
• ISBN13: 9780061370885
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.7" x 5.3"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher

Customer Reviews

Utterly unforgettable!

Paris has Agnes B. Spain has Balenciaga. Japan has Issey Miyake. And New York...well, New York City has Isabel Dupre and Couture Magazine. Couture is a what's-what on fashion - from upcoming designers to retiring models, and everything in between. It is the place that anyone who loves fashion wants to immerse themselves in; and Isabel Dupre, as the Editor in Chief of the mag, is the Queen Bee. When she decides to bring in interns to work in the hallowed halls of the exclusive Couture offices, it's every man (or, rather, woman) for themselves. And only four girls will have the opportunity of a lifetime to show the world what they've got. Recent high school grad Aynsley Rothwell needs this internship like a hole in the head. As a Park Avenue Princess, the most Aynsley needs to know about fashion is what's in, what's out, where the sample sales are, and whether to pay with her Black AmEx or platinum credit card. Actually rolling out of bed and going to an office each day - even one as glamorous as Couture's - is definitely not at the top of her to-do list. But, as the daughter of one of Isabel Dupre's close personal friends, Aynsley has no choice. After all, it's either intern at Couture; or spend the summer holed up in a boring palace in Italy, being tormented by an Italian tutor. Couture it is. Fast-talking Philly native, Nadine Van Buren, may be short; but what she lacks in stature, she makes up for in personality. As the ace reporter and editor for her school newspaper, as well as a photographer with an itch to shoot Couture covers; Nadine knows that she'll fit right in at Couture. Her larger than life personality, and tres trendy and creative fashion sense will only make her more appealing to the typical Couture staff members. But her ability to party hardy, and keep her head clear, even after a night of craziness will make her the apple of Aynsley's eye. Hopefully Nadine makes sure to remember why she originally came to the Big Apple, and doesn't get carried away by a Chanel-toting bad influence sporting jet black hair, and model good looks. Columbus, Ohio is anything but the fashion capital of the world. Callie Ryan knows that better than anyone else. In fact, the budding fashion designer, who doubles as a high school student, can't imagine ever reaching her dreams if she doesn't get out of Columbus soon. Which is why she accepted this coveted internship. Sure, her designs may be a little out of this world, and mall-like for Couture; but the experience she'll gain under the guidance of Isabel Dupre is exactly what she wants. Too bad she made the mistake of starting off on the wrong foot with her fellow interns by telling a few little white lies. Little white lies that are sure to come back to haunt her sooner rather than later. No one really knows what to think of Ava Barton. The mousey girl is too sweet-talking and innocent to fit into the fashion world, but she's determined to display her writing chops, and prove how serious she is abou

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FASHIONISTAS is the first book in a new series by Chloe Walsh. Four very different girls come together at Couture magazine in New York City for a summer internship. Aynsley is the spoiled rich girl, whose mom is friends with the Editor-in-Chief. Aynsley has to work at Couture or spend the summer in a remote Italian village. That thought alone makes a summer of unpaid work worth it. Ava is a shy, invisible writer. Though she's hiding a secret none of the girls would ever expect. The night of the Cutting Edge Gala brings a new beginning for Ava. Callie is a naïve creative designer from Ohio. Or is she? She comes to Couture with the hopes of getting recognition for her work. And Nadine doesn't seem to fit in anywhere. She forms an immediate bond with Aynsley, but her partying attitude distances her from everyone at Couture. THE INTERNS is not a new concept. The story has been told before, most recently in SUMMER INTERN by Carrie Karasyov and Jill Kargman. However, Ms. Walsh creates more depth and interpersonal conflict between her characters. All of the characters have secrets and desires that are not revealed to each other. The reader is left with wanting more after the final pages of the first book in the series. For anyone intrigued with the inner workings of the fashion industry, FASHIONISTAS gives a raw inside look at the frantic pace of this world.. Designer names are used liberally and leaves the reader wishing they had a fashion closet the likes of Couture. Stay tuned for THE INTERNS: TRUTH OR FASHION... Reviewed by: Jaglvr